TU, IWU claim Mideast League Players of the Week
With a pair of dominant wins over Midwest League opponents, Taylor and No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan bring home the MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week honors.
Offensive Player of the Week
Nathan Parker, Taylor
So., RB, Silver Lake, Ind. (Tippecanoe Valley)
- Rushed for three TDs in the Trojans’ 45-28 win at St. Francis (Ill.)
- Collected 98 yards on 18 carries in the win
- Wins his first career MSFA Player of the Week honor
Defensive Player of the Week
Deven Arevalo, Indiana Wesleyan
Sr., DB, Houston, Tex. (Trinity International [Ill.] / Clear Brook)
- Grabbed two interceptions in No. 6 Indiana Wesleyan’s 31-3 win over Saint Xavier
- Returned his two picks for 52 yards, and made three tackles in the win
- Earns his first career MSFA Player of the Week honor
Special Teams Player of the Week
Lucas Shilts, Taylor
Sr., K, Marion, Ind. (Eastbrook)
- Was a perfect 7-for-7 on kicks in Taylors’ 45-28 win over the Saints
- Finished with 9 points, including a 24-yard field goal and six extra points
- Takes his first MSFA Player of the Week honor this season, and fifth of his career
MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week
(NAIA National Players of the Week in BOLD)
Week 0 (Sept. 1): Braxton Myers, Indiana Wesleyan (Offense); Vincie Solano, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Josh Clifton, Indiana Wesleyan (Special Teams)
Week 1 (Sept. 8): Nathan Parker, Taylor (Offense); Deven Arevalo, Indiana Wesleyan (Defense); Lucas Shilts, Taylor (Special Teams)
